Comparison

Focus Matrix vs Arbitrium

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focus Matrix

Organize your tasks efficiently using a priority matrix based on urgency and importance. This app helps you focus on what truly matters by categorizing tasks and providing tools for scheduling, reminders, and detailed tracking. Sync across devices and export your lists for seamless productivity.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Box priority matrix
  • Task categorization and sorting
  • Drag-and-drop task management
  • Due dates and reminders
  • Recurring tasks
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Task export to PDF
Features
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Focus Matrix is a smart personal organizer based on the so-called Eisenhower box, a personal productivity strategy created by Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. The principle uses a special priority matrix that helps break your tasks into several groups depending on their urgency and importance, and work your way through your daily agenda in the most efficient way possible. This app will help you focus on what really matters, and get rid of the things that can be painlessly delegated to others or postponed indefinitely until you have time for them. Task Organization • Two views: Matrix and List of Sections • “Unsorted” section to hold incoming tasks until you categorize them • Move tasks between sections using drag-and-drop • Maximize sections to focus on specific content Task Scheduling and Reminders • Assign due dates to tasks • Set “All day task” for whole-day planning • Create recurring tasks with customizable repeat options • Set reminders to never miss an important deadline Advanced Task Features • Automatically move a task to 'Urgent' as its deadline approaches, with timely notifications • Automatically move a task to 'Urgent' when a linked task is completed • Track task creation and completion dates for detailed management • Paste multiline text as individual tasks to speed up input Sorting, Filtering, and Tags • Sort tasks by title, due date, or manually • Use tags to organize tasks effectively • Filter tasks by tags and statuses (completed/uncompleted) • Save and quickly apply custom filter presets for easy navigation Synchronization and Integration • Sync data across all your devices • Sync tasks with Calendar • Integrate with Be Focused*: Sync tasks between apps and start timer in Be Focused directly from Focus Matrix Exporting and Reporting • Export task lists to PDF or print them for offline use • Configurable statistics and reports for completed tasks Security and Privacy • Password and Face ID protection for secure task management Platform Compatibility • Fully available for Mac and iOS Pro Version Features • Cross-device synchronization • Synchronization of tasks with Calendar • Integration with Be Focused*: Sync tasks between apps and start timer in Be Focused directly from Focus Matrix Focus Matrix is free to download and use forever. However, if you want to access the Pro features on all your iPhones, iPads, and Macs, you can upgrade to the Pro version. The Pro subscription comes in three different options: Monthly, Yearly with a 7-day trial, and Lifetime (one-time payment). Payment will be charged to your App Store account and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://xwavesoft.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://xwavesoft.com/terms-of-use.html * Be Focused helps you get things done by breaking up individual tasks among discrete intervals. It’s available for Mac and iOS devices in App Store. Integration with Be Focused requires the Pro version of Be Focused, sold separately.

About

Arbitrium

This app assists in making rational decisions by allowing you to define criteria and rate your options. It uses a weighted decision matrix to help you identify the best choice for various life scenarios.

Highlights
  • Define decision criteria
  • Rate available options
  • Weighted decision matrix
  • Identify best choice
  • Save and manage decisions
Features
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We often have to take decisions. Arbitrium is an app that will help you take the right one in a simple and rational way. Establish the criteria you need to consider and then rate each option you have available. The option with the highest score will be the best one. Arbitrium is based on the weighted decision matrix concept and will help you take decisions such as: Which car should I buy? Which bank should I choose for a mortgage? Where should I go on vacation? Which job offer should I accept? Which nursery should I choose for my child?

Screenshots

Focus Matrix4 screens
Arbitrium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arbitrium at none against Focus Matrix's shown. Arbitrium also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Focus Matrix's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 11) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 28 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Matrix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Arbitrium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arbitrium holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Matrix has 1.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Focus Matrix's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arbitrium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Matrix ships an update every 7 months, Arbitrium every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focus Matrix versus Arbitrium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MatrixArbitrium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoThe Lost Project

Customer experience

Focus Matrix

All ratings1,586 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews781 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative10.5%

Arbitrium

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Focus Matrix

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Frequent crashes
  • Inability to log in across devices
  • Calendar integration not working as expected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to have multiple matrices (e.g. work, personal)
  • Recurring tasks
  • More export options (e.g. CSV)
  • Dark mode
  • Better sync reliability across devices
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  • Subtasks or nested tasks
  • Ability to archive completed tasks

Arbitrium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Matrix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$34.99
1 purchases

Arbitrium

One-time1
  • PRO Mode$0.99

Questions

Is Focus Matrix free?
Focus Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arbitrium free?
Arbitrium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Matrix or Arbitrium?
Arbitrium is rated higher. Focus Matrix averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Arbitrium averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Focus Matrix or Arbitrium have ads?
Focus Matrix shows ads; Arbitrium does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Matrix or Arbitrium?
Focus Matrix ships an update every 7 months, and Arbitrium every 28 months. Most recently, Focus Matrix was updated on October 14, 2026 and Arbitrium on September 28, 2026.

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